KNOWLES, Thomas A.

KNOWLES

Posted By: Volunteer-Betty Hootman
Date: 11/1/2012 at 17:09:33

LAST VETERAN ANSWERS TAPS
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Thomas Knowles, Last Milton Civil War Veteran,
Died Monday, October 15th

Thomas A. Knowles died at his home in Milton, Monday of this week, the funeral being held from the home on Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Rayhill.

Mr. Knowles had been in declining health for several years, and for the past two years had been totaly[sic] blind. He was the last civil war veteran in Milton or vicinity, and as a respect to him flags were displayed along the Main street during the day. A full account of his life will be found in this paper.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book A-2, page 238, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA